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Accessorise me! : Ear chains

23 Monday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, fashion fun, fashion innovation, free to be me, jewellery, signature look, signature piece

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Accessories add the culminating elements to a well-coordinated look.

Sometimes a unique item shouts as the main feature

with clothing as quiet background-

creating a signature look, which centres on a signature piece.

 

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Accessorise Me

in the Spotlight:  Ear adornment

 

This gold ear link chain is definitely the stand out piece

 against an all black outfit.

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(photo by Eva al Desnudo)

street, men, accessories, ear chains, photo by eva al desnudo

All connected

and he wears it well

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Rings and things: Meet “narrative jewellery” designer, Tessa Metcalfe

25 Sunday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, design work, jewellery

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Via her unusual jewellery pieces, designer Tessa Metcalfe

explores and creates a visual-impact story.

It is a tale set in the London metropolis.

It is one of grit, grime and city dwelling.

It is one of unexpected beauty found in a most peculiar subject:

the urban pigeon.

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The London city pigeon has become a creature scorned.

Once a fixture in great abundance at landmark points-

such as famed Trafalgar Square,

strident measures have been enacted

to banish the pigeon from such historic sites.

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(image from panoramio.com):

pigeons, trafalgar square

Pigeons once reigned over Trafalgar Square

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Yet for native Londoner, Tessa Metcalfe

the feral pigeon is an object of fascination

and source of inspiration for creative output.

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(image from designerweek.co.uk):

jewellery designer, tessa metcalf

Jewellery designer, Tessa Metcalfe

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Promoted by her own study/work in  taxidermy,

Ms. Metclafe uses the feet of roadkill pigeons

as core element for her pieces.

The feet are cleaned, cast in silver or gold

then set with exquisite gemstones, gently held by the talons:

equally macabre, compelling and beautiful.

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(images from tessametcalfejewellery.co.uk):

 jewellery, ring, tessa metcalf, ruby diamond 18 ct gold engagement ring

 18ct gold bespoke ruby and diamond engagement ring

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Ms. Metcalfe’s pieces have been showcased at London Fashion Week-

where I first viewed her work.

There is a beguiling quality to these pieces, which engenders

lingered examination and great appreciation.

 

 

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Ring:  pigeon grasp claw with gold talons

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Ring:  pale green quartz, Colombian emerald shoulders

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Cuff links:  gold / silver single pigeon talon

holds sleeve cuff between its grasp

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Necklace:  aquamarine crystal captured between silver feet and gold talons

one foot dons its own rings in blue topaz and green quartz

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Pendant:  silver foot, gold talons

with miniature rings set with an emerald and peridot

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earrings, tessa metcalf, gold/silver talons

Ear rings:  (t) gold talons ; (b) silver feet with gold talons

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Pearl of London ring

The ring is a signature piece of Ms. Metcalfe’s design narrative:

“Capturing the hidden beauty of the city it represents, the pigeon inhabitants protect precious pearls within their gold claws endlessly spinning them in their grasp. The cool smooth [freshwater] pearl stands out inside the gold cage of claws enclosing it. Playfully fitted onto pins the pearl can be turned at your fingertips. This ring encompasses everything I love about my hometown, looking through the dirt in the gutter, finding it holds the beauty of the city.” 

(quote, Tessa Metacalfe)

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Tessa Metcalfe earned a BA Honours degree in Illustration,

University of Brighton.

Her creations have been worn by pop divas Rita Ora and Pixie Lott.

For further details, visit:

http://www.tessametcalfejewellery.co.uk

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A ‘special-meal-deal’ : jewellery made from KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) bones

14 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, design experimentation, design inspiration, design inventive, jewellery

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'KFC' jewellery, 14kt gold plated chicken bone jewellery, accesssories, avant garde jewellery design, jewellery artist, jewellery designers, Meg Carroll - jewellery designer, OTT accessories, quirky accessories

 

 

Meg Carroll is an American jewellery designer

who was raised on Long Island, New York

and now lives/works in Lexington, Kentucky.

Of late, she’s keen on two things:

eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)

and creating jewellery from the bone remains.

A bit creatively odd and of intrigue.

 

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After consuming a fried chicken meal (wings preferred, courtesy of the Colonel),

the bones are thoroughly cleaned, painted, dipped in copper and gold

to create unique 14 karat gold plated pieces.

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Only a limited number of KFC jewellery items were produced,

clearly a ‘special-meal-deal”.

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jewellery, KFC bones, wishbone necklace, 14kt gold plated by Meg Carroll

Wishbone necklace

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(image from whowhatwear.com):

 

jewellery, ear rings, KFC bone, designer Meg Carroll

‘KFC’ chicken bone ear ring

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Gotta have it! : the palm cuff

14 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, design inventive, fashion fun, Gotta have it!, jewellery, signature piece

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accessories, avant garde jewellery design, Gotta have it!, jewellery, palm cuff, quirky accessories, signature accessory

 

 

 

The palm cuff is an innovative design piece,

which brings new attention to hand adornment.

Embrace it as a signature to add

new dimension to jewellery-wear.

 

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Worn singularly or as part of a hand jewellery ensemble:

stacked bangles, watches, rings and things-

be palm cuff, jewellery-wear creative!

 

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The palm cuff

Winner!

 

 

(image from luckymag.com):

 

jewellery, palm cuff,

 Intricate pattern, copper hue

with stacked pinkie rings

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(image from sweetcouch.com)

palm cuff, single gold bar

‘Fort Knox’

single gold bar

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(image from unafashion.com):

palm cuff,

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(image from gossef.com):

palm cuff, variety pack

Variety pack

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(showbizpak.com)

palm cuff,  silver wrap

Silver wrap

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(images from jenny-bird.com):

palm cuff, one among many

One among many

silver serpentwine

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palm cuff, gold serpentwine

Stack ’em up!

gold serpentwine

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palm cuff,

Mirror images

in silver and gold

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(image from pinterest);

palm cuff, bird  wing interpretive, with watch time flies

Time flies

bird wing interpretive

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Body adornments: jewellery takes on proportions with futuristic intent

29 Monday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in abstract art, accessories, body adornment, body art, design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, emerging artists, emerging designers, jewellery

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avant garde jewellery design, body adornment, conceptual jewellery artist, Ewa Sliwinska, function of jewellery, futuristic jewellery

Jewellery artist Ewa Sliwinska

has a creative eye fixedly focused on

future ideas and interpretations

of jewellery art forms.

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Her MA degree project

at the University of Fine Arts, Poznan (Poland),

is a jewellery collection entitled:

The Living Points Structure

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Ms. Sliwinska designed pieces,

with an ultra-modern perspective.

More total body adornments than traditional jewellery,

the objects are created with a vision for

simultaneous wear on several body parts.

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Her inspiration arose from contemplation on

the manner and attitude of how people might

wear jewellery in future:  a century from present.

Hence, the idea of pieces, which are not limited to

a singular body part:  finger, wrist, ear, ankle, etc –

but are of a body inter-connective quality.

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The pieces are made from elasticated PVC strips,

“translucent tendrils” extending from the body,

moving in concert with the wearer.

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As Ms. Sliwinska eloquently states:

“By wearing the designed objects one does not simply decorate the body, but rather extend it both in the context of multidimensional shape and activity – the movement is given a new visual representation

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The concept and finished pieces intrigue:

this notion of jewellery as elaborate objects

of body continuation in form and motion.

With this impression jewellery is organic,

maybe not from materials used in construction,

but as more intricate and intimate to the wearer.

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(images from dezeen.com):

 

 

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Meet eco-conscious jewellery artist Emma Ware

08 Sunday Dec 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, design inventive, ear adornments, eco-fashion, jewellery

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avant garde jewellery design, conceptual jewellery, East London Design Show - 2013, eco-fashion, Emma Ware, jewellery artist, up-cycled jewellery

I met jewellery designer

Emma Ware

(images from http://www.emmaware.co.uk):

at the annual East London Design Show (ELDS) – 2013

held at the Old Truman Brewery, London.

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On display was a representative selection of her work:

necklaces, ear rings, hand adornments

made from finely cut rubber tyres –

textured, some slightly coloured

achieving a look and feel of soft leather.

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Ms. Ware is an innovative artist

trained in applied and fine arts.

Her vision conceptual, her process natural –

allowing the flow from work on a piece

to navigate instinctively towards final design details .

As result, the finished item is product of

simultaneous creating, exploring, discovering.

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As an environmentally-aware artist,

Ms. Ware’s jewellery is

 up-cycled:  reuse of a material in its current state

sustainable:  of limited impact on the environment

The pieces are all handmade, delicate, beautifully crafted

with a sculptural element:  of form, angles, curves

and an organic quality:  of structural, uncomplicated artistry .

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The Infinity Collection

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The Oscuro Collection

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The Re:cycle Collection

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The Gravity Collection

Ware Gravity web 2012-5.jpg

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A rare find: jewellery design by Imogen Belfield

05 Thursday Dec 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design experimentation, design inventive, emerging designers, jewellery, mark your diary

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British jewellery artist Imogen Belfield

(image from imogenbelfield.blogspot.co.uk):

creates conceptual pieces which seem inspired by contradictions:

smooth/textured,  simple/complex,  earthly/other worldly –

design experimentation which challenges conventions.

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Completing her degree at Sir John Cass School of Art,

Ms. Belfield launched her label in 2010

and has shown at London Fashion Week (LFW).

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(image from lilyandcoco.co.uk):

Crafted jewellery

ring shown at LFW, a/w 2013

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There is a primitive aspect to her work.

It is raw, basic, yet intricate  … a multi-layered perspective:

 a sense of mystery

an enigmatic quality –

 as in investigating the origins and significance

of a rare archeological find.

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(image from girlalamode.co.uk):

gold with stone

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Therein lies the beguiling appeal of Ms. Belfield’s designs:

beauty for contemplation.

Her singular collections have attracted

a celebrity clientele.

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She uses a mixture of materials,

which adds dimensionality to her creations.

Hers is a design approach

which is decidedly inventive.

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(images from lushgazine.com):

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photo 3

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(images from youngbritishdesigners.com):

Sterling Silver 'Honey Plasma' Ring by Imogen Belfield

sterling silver honey plasma ring

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Yellow Gold 'Plasma' Ring by Imogen Belfield

yellow gold plasma ring

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Sterling Silver 'Orbital' Ring by Imogen Belfield

sterling silver orbital ring

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Sterling Silver 'Chunky Carve' Ring by Imogen Belfield

sterling silver carve ring

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Sterling Silver 'Grooves' Ring by Imogen Belfield

sterling silver grooves ring

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Equilibrium – s/s, 2010

(images from heartymagazine.com):

Imogen Belfield SS10 silver leaves.earrings

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Imogen Belfield SS10 'Scholar's rock'

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Imogen Belfield SS10 'meteorite'

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Imogen Belfield SS10 'asteroid'

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Mark your diary:

Pieces from Ms. Belfield’s collections can be viewed at the exhibition –

Made in London: Jewellery, which runs until 23 April 2014

at the Museum of London

 

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At first light of the 20th century, there was modernism

02 Saturday Feb 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, Betty Cooke, design experimentation, design inventive, design philosophy, inspiration, jewellery, signature piece

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abstract imagery, avant garde, avant garde jewellery design, Betty Cooke, experimentation, jeweller, modernism, modernist, modernist jewellery

 

Modernist creativity summed up

experimentation

abstractionism

rejection of realism

varied forms

diverse materials

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novel thoughts

novel approaches

novel creations

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Meet modernist jewellery designer Betty Cooke

whose simple, elegant pieces embody the essence of avant-garde.

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 celestial necklace
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yellow gold and pearl ring
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gold ear-rings
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 silver neck ring with quartz crystal
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onyx and gold bracelet
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silver pin
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silver and wood necklace
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bird pin
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